Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM review: a classic never dies

Canon’s EF 100mm f/2 USM dates back to the early 1990s, making it one of the camera maker’s more veteran lenses. But don’t let its age fool you, the lens’ continuing popularity among professional and amateur photographers alike proves a classic never dies.

Shooters are attracted to the lens’ affordable price tag of about $440 (USD), medium focal-length, and super wide aperture of f/2 – these combined qualities have made it a must-have portrait lens for beginners.

The lens’ staying power among professionals is aided by its reputation for producing high quality images, a widely held assumption proved true during testing at DxOMark.

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Affordable. Light. Compact. And a classic. The two-decade-old Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM is a popular lens known for producing high quality images. Its wide aperture and medium focal length make this Canon product ideal for newbie photographers looking to enhance their portfolio with a portrait lens.